Help Japan!

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s evident that the Japanese need our help. And especially having an affiliation with the culture having immersed myself in its cuisine as a sushi waitress for two years, I could not be more pressed to encourage each and every one of Paint the Town Leopard’s finest to do their part and helping out. Let’s be honest, guys; Regardless of how little money you might claim to have sometimes, you know that you spend countless amounts on cocktails, shoes, and other luxury items every month. I encourage you all to sacrifice ONE DRINK (that’s ten dollars by DC standards) and donate to one of the fabulous charities assuring that Japan gets the help that they need:

• Living Social: If you can splurge on a stay at a boutique hotel or a discounted massage, why not give $5 to help out? http://livingsocial.com/deals/32115-5-for-10-donation-to-red-cross-relief-efforts?msdc_id=1

• Save the Children: www.safethechildren.org/japan Pick your own amount to donate on this site and safely use Pay Pal or whatever other method of payment you want.

• Samaritan’s Purse: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/pray_for_japan/ . Learn a little bit about Japan through the website and give to this great cause.

• Mercy Corps: This group has a religious twist with their work. If you’re feeling like a prayer should go with your donation, than donate and click the website here.

• Medical Teams International: Medical Teams International offer volunteer physicians and nurses for crisis areas. In attempt to recruit more clinicians out to Japan, donate here: www.medicalteamsinternational.org

• World Vision Canada: This group helps in supplying necessities to refugees who have destroyed homes due to the natural disasters. www.worldvision.ca.

There you have it! Thanks ahead for donating, as large or as small as the amount. Every bit helps 